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Gas Generation Siting and Permitting Lead
Jacobs
Lead siting, permitting, and licensing for natural gas generation projects.
8d ago
$117,200 - $177,320
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Field
Company Size
45,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture & interiors
Construction
Engineering
Environmental
Information technology
Integrated Project Services
Operations & Maintenance
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Advanced Manufacturing
Cities & Places
Energy
Environmental
National Security & Defense
Life Sciences
Transportation
Water
Role
What you would be doing
siting lead
permitting management
technical documentation
subcontractor management
regulatory coordination
client engagement
- Lead siting and permitting efforts for natural gas-fired generation projects, including greenfield and brownfield development, repowering, and facility expansions.
- Author siting documentation and manage technical deliverables supporting environmental review and permitting.
- Manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality siting solutions.
- Lead federal and state environmental permitting processes, including air quality, stormwater, wastewater, and natural resource evaluations.
- Promote a culture of safety, integrity, and innovation across all project activities.
- Engage with clients to understand strategic goals and deliver tailored siting strategies.
- Provide strategic guidance on navigating complex permitting challenges and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies such as EPA, USACE, state DEQs, and local planning commissions.
- Participate in site visits, stakeholder meetings, and public hearings as needed.
- Conduct site selection studies, land use assessments, and infrastructure feasibility analyses (e.g., fuel supply, water access, transmission interconnection).
- Support NEPA and state-level environmental review processes (e.g., CEQA, SEPA).
What you bring
gis
permitting
10‑15 yrs
bachelor’s
technical writing
team leadership
- Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations, including NEPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, or related discipline.
- Understanding of permitting processes for air quality, water use, stormwater, and land use related to gas-fired power generation.
- 10–15 years of experience in siting and permitting for power generation projects.
- Strong technical writing and environmental analysis skills, with demonstrated experience authoring siting reports, environmental assessments, and permit applications for power generation projects.
- Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills, capable of engaging with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders in public and technical forums.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Experience authoring siting documentation and managing environmental consulting tasks.
- Familiarity with regional transmission organizations (e.g., PJM, MISO) and interconnection processes.
- Proficiency in GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS) to support site selection and analysis.
- Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings.
- Experience with energy transition projects (e.g., hydrogen-ready generation, CCUS integration) and gas generation for data center.
- Graduate degree in environmental planning, engineering, or related field.
- Ability to work with and lead multidisciplinary teams through complex siting and permitting efforts.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to assess site feasibility, anticipate permitting challenges, and align siting strategies with client goals and regulatory pathways.
- Existing relationships with utility clients and regulatory agencies.
- Experience providing expert testimony or participating in adjudicatory proceedings.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex permitting portfolios.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
- Career development through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and parental leave.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1947
Year Established
The firm was established in 1947 by Joseph J. Jacobs as a small engineering venture.
Revenue $14–16B
Annual Revenue Range
The company generates annual revenue between $14 billion and $16 billion.
Backlog $22B
Backlog Value
The firm maintains a robust backlog of approximately $22 billion.
Rank #1 ENR
Top 500 Rank
The company consistently ranks at the top of ENR's Top 500 Design Firms list.
- Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services.
- Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants.
- Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors.
- Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units.
- Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal.
- Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.
- We do things right. We always act with integrity – taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability. We make investments in our clients, people and communities, so we can grow together.
- We challenge the accepted. We know that to create a better future, we must ask difficult questions. We always stay curious and are not afraid to try new things.
- We aim higher. We do not settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We are committed to our clients by bringing innovative solutions that lead to profitable growth and shared success.
- We live inclusion. We put people at the heart of our business. We embrace different perspectives, collaborating to make a positive impact. Through an unparalleled focus on inclusion with a diverse team of visionaries, thinkers and doers, we build trust – in each other and across our company.
100% Renewable Energy
Sustainability Achievement
Achieved 100% renewable energy and net-zero carbon emissions for operations (Scopes 1, 2, and business travel) in 2020, aligned with the PAS 2060 standard.
61% Emissions Reduction
GHG Reduction Milestone
Reduced total value-chain GHG emissions by 61% by FY 22 (from FY 19 baseline) to 130,232 tCO₂e, maintaining net-zero for Scopes 1, 2, and travel emissions after offsets and certificates.
$50/tonne CO₂e
Carbon Pricing Initiative
Introduced carbon pricing of $50 USD per tonne CO₂e on business travel, with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
65% Suppliers Target
Supplier Sustainability Commitment
Committed to ensuring 65% of suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2025.
- Committed to becoming carbon negative for operations and travel by 2030.
- Science-based target for full value-chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Joined The Climate Pledge: carbon-neutral by 2040, a decade ahead of Paris Agreement.
- Introduced carbon pricing ($50 USD per tonne CO₂e) on business travel with generated revenue funding carbon reduction initiatives.
- Launched inaugural sustainability-linked bonds in FY 23 tied to gender equality (UN SDG 5/10) and climate action (UN SDG 13).
- Climate Action Plan: ensure every project becomes a climate-response opportunity; maintain carbon neutrality and 100% low-carbon electricity.
45%
Female or Ethnically Diverse Representation
45% of the Board of Directors are female or ethnically diverse.
63%
Diverse Executives
The Executive Leadership Team comprises 63% diverse members.
40%
Women in Leadership
40% of the Executive Leadership Team are women.
8 Networks
Employee Networks
Eight employee networks representing diverse groups within the company.
- To be the employer of choice and recognized globally for attracting diverse talent where inclusion is our differentiator in bringing innovative thought and solutions to our clients.
- Create an environment where diverse employees want to join, feel they belong and will thrive.
- Underwent full pay equity review annually, with budget allocated to rectify inequities in like‑for‑like roles.
- Instituted inclusion and diversity goals within senior leadership compensation metrics since FY 19.
- Committed to launching conscious inclusion training for all employees.
- Partnered with external organizations (e.g., NSBE, SHPE, Catalyst) and recognized by HRC, Disability Equality Index, Times Top 50 Employers for Women, Australia WGEA Employer of Choice.
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